Spotify’s ML Infra, MLOps, AppDeveloperCon, Quarkus, C# 12, Wasm Components, Agile Coaching

In this issue, November 21, 2023 [View it in your browser.]( [xAI Grok](#xAI), [Spotify’s ML Infra](#Spotify), [MLOps](#MLOps), [Grafana K8s](#Grafana), [Well-Architected](#Well), [AppDeveloperCon](#AppDeveloperCon), [Quarkus](#Quarkus), [C# 12](#C#), [Wasm Components](#Wasm), [Android Telecom Lib](#Android), [Agile Coaching](#Agile) [Explore modern engineering practices and technologies effective in cloud-native development at QCon London 2024]( Join Bilgin Ibryam’s track and stay at the forefront of cloud-native technology. Explore modern engineering practices for cloud-native applications, get practitioner-driven insights on effective cloud technologies, and glimpse future trends. [Find out more](. [Explore all 15 tracks at QCon London 2024](.  Sponsored by Lightbend [Microservices vs. Serverless: What are the differences? - Sponsored by Lightbend]( [Microservices vs. Serverless: What are the differences?]( As more and more businesses move away from monolithic architectures and towards cloud-based ones, a new approach to application deployment has emerged. Explore the benefits of microservices and serverless architectures, which allow for the fast and flexible development of software, giving companies an edge in a highly competitive market. [Learn more](. [( [] [Using ChatGPT to Search Enterprise Data with Pamela Fox]( In this episode, Thomas Betts talks with Pamela Fox, a cloud advocate in Python at Microsoft. They discuss several ChatGPT sample apps that Fox helps maintain. These include a very popular integration of ChatGPT with Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Search for querying enterprise data with a chat interface. Fox also covers some best practices for getting started with ChatGPT apps. (Podcast) [( [] [Dojo Coaching for Building Technical Skills]( In this podcast, Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Dion Stewart and Joel Tosi about their book "Coaching for Learning" and the Dojo model of experiential and immersive learning. (Podcast) [AI, ML & Data Engineering Latest Content]( TOP AI, ML & Data Engineering NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Timescale Introduces Dynamic PostgreSQL, an Alternative to Serverless Databases]( - [] [OpenAI Launches GPTs to Enable Creating No-Code, Custom Versions of ChatGPT]( - [] [KubeCon NA 2023: Kubernetes Storage Platform to Run Real-Time Analytic Databases]( - [] [xAI Introduces Large Language Model Grok]( [] [Introducing the Hendrix ML Platform: an Evolution of Spotify’s ML Infrastructure]( Divita Vohra and Mike Seid discuss Spotify’s newly branded platform, and share insights gained from a five-year journey building ML infrastructure. (Presentation with transcript included) [] [ChatGPT and AI: What's Next in Large Language Model (LLM) Architectures]( The panelists discuss what's next in Large Language Model (LLM) architectures used in tools like ChatGPT and how these tools will further disrupt the AI/ML space. (Presentation with transcript included) [] [Strategy & Principles to Scale and Evolve MLOps @DoorDash]( Hien Luu shares their approach to MLOps, and the strategy and principles that have helped them to scale and evolve their platform to support hundreds of models and billions of predictions per day. (Presentation with transcript included) [DevOps Latest Content]( [] [Grafana Cloud Kubernetes Monitoring with Machine Learning Predictions]( Managing cloud costs can be challenging as Kubernetes fleets scale. To address this issue, Grafana Cloud has introduced a cost-monitoring feature within Kubernetes Monitoring. In particular, Grafana Cloud’s Kubernetes Monitoring now offers ML predictions for CPU and memory usage. (News) Sponsored by Launch by NTT DATA [Forge a path to better product outcomes with Value Stream Management as your compass - Sponsored by Launch by NTT Data]( [Forge a path to better product outcomes with Value Stream Management as your compass]( Unlock maximum value with Value Stream Management (VSM). Visualize, optimize, and supercharge your product delivery. [Download our eBook: 'Mastering Outcomes' for a 10-step guide](. [Cloud Latest Content]( TOP Cloud NEWS HEADLINES - [] [ZEDEDA Launches Managed Kubernetes for the Distributed Edge]( - [] [Azure Bastion Developer SKU: Cheaper Secure Connectivity to Azure Virtual Machines]( - [] [AWS Introduces Amazon Linux 2023 Runtime for Lambda]( - [] [Microsoft Refreshes its Well-Architected Framework]( - [] [Elastic Jobs in Azure SQL: Microsoft Entra ID, Secure Connectivity and Scalability Updates]( [] [From Dependency to Autonomy: Building an In-House E-signing Service]( While many companies rely on third-party services, there’s a growing realization that an in-house solution can offer more control, flexibility, and cost savings. In this article, we’ll delve into how to build an e-signing microservice. (Article) [Development Latest Content]( TOP Development NEWS HEADLINES - [] [AppDeveloperCon Offers Deep Dives into Developer-Focused CNCF Projects]( [] [Security Checks Simplified: How to Implement Best Practices with Ease]( Varun Sharma discusses the OpenSSF Scorecard, a tool that tells how well a code repository follows security best practices related to code vulnerabilities, maintenance, and others. (Presentation with transcript included) [Java Latest Content]( [] [Java News Roundup: JEPs for JDK 22, Spring Shell, Quarkus, Apache Camel, JDKMon, J-Fall 2023]( This week's Java roundup for November 6th, 2023, features news from OpenJDK, JDK 22, Spring Shell 3.2.0-M3, 3.1.5, 3.0.9 and 2.1.14, Quarkus 3.5.1 and 3.2.8, Apache Camel 3.14.10, Apache Camel Quarkus 3.2.2, JDKMon 17.0.81, Arquillian 1.7.2.Final, Gradle 8.5.0-RC1 and J-Fall 2023. (News) Sponsored by Microsoft Azure [Learn Live: Intelligent Apps with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - Sponsored by Microsoft Azure]( [Learn Live: Intelligent Apps with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)]( [Join the Microsoft Cloud Advocacy team]( to build and deploy an AKS app that integrates Azure OpenAI, including considerations for scale, monitoring and security. [.NET Latest Content]( TOP .NET NEWS HEADLINES - [] [New Amazon SQS Bindings Added to CoreWCF]( [] [What's New in C# 12: Primary Constructors, Collection Expressions, and More]( As part of the .NET 8 launch, on November 14th Microsoft unveiled the new features of C# 12, the latest version of the popular .NET programming language. As announced the most notable improvements include collection expressions, primary constructors for all classes and structs, syntax to alias any type, and default parameters for lambda expressions. (News) [Web Development Latest Content]( [] [Build Features Faster with WebAssembly Components]( Bailey Hayes discusses what has been impossible: the ability to write an application that combines libraries written in different languages, runnable in the web, on the server, and at the edge. (Presentation with transcript included) [Mobile and IoT Latest Content]( TOP Mobile and IoT NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Android Telecom Library Aims to Simplify the Creation of Voice and Video Apps]( [] [How Spotify Fights Global Warming by Taking Their Mobile App Size under Control]( Adding new features has often a hidden impact on app size, with several undesired effects, including user disengagement and unnecessary carbon emissions. To keep app size under control, Spotify engineers established pre-PR and post-PR processes to help prevent an estimated 10MB app size growth over six months. (News) [Culture & Methods Latest Content]( TOP Culture & Methods NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Things We Tend to Overlook Going from Architecture to Release]( [] [Agile Coaching as a Path toward a Deeper Meaning of Work and Life]( In this article, we take a deeper look at the practice and purpose of agile coaching. We find out why interactions are the most essential focus in agile coaching - and also the basis of learning and professional development for the agile coaches themselves. We also learn how focusing on our existing strengths and situations can help us discover our authentic purpose in work and life. (Article) InfoQ Call for Contributors Write for InfoQ: Share knowledge, connect with the global software development community, and grow your career Are you an experienced senior software engineer or technical leader that is passionate about innovation, adoption of technologies, and the learning and sharing of knowledge with your peers? 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